HOSTING TIPS

Here are a few easy ideas for making your next get-together a memorable one!

Entertaining guests, no matter the size of the party, can be daunting. As the host, you want to be prepared for whatever might arise, seamless in your execution of party activities and still relaxed enough to have a good time. As you plan your next get-together, consider some of the tips below to help streamline your efforts and entice your guests, leaving everybody positively Spellbound.

Plan ahead and never feel behind.
Draw up a shopping list and go grocery shopping over a period of days, not the day before. Start planning the decorations and set the table early – that way you’re not scrambling when you should be calmly and happily awaiting the arrival of your guests.

Have appropriate food and drink staged for different portions of the evening, to further reduce stress during transitions.

Have something for everyone.
Few things at a party top the feeling of being pampered by the host.

Anticipating your guests’ needs is one of the best ways to accomplish this, for instance by offering a few vegetarian options if you’re serving food, and having some non-alcoholic drinks available for guests choosing not to partake.